Plasma Rich Fibrin Epidural Injection by Racz Catheter in Postdural Puncture Headache Guided Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter

Plasma Rich Fibrin Epidural Injection by Racz Catheter in Postdural Puncture Headache Guided Optic Nerve Sheath Diameter

This study aims to evaluate plasma-rich fibrin epidural injection by Racz catheter in post-dural puncture headaches guided optic nerve sheath diameter.

Postdural puncture headaches (PDPHs) are a recognized complication following unintentional dural puncture during epidural analgesia or intentional dural puncture for spinal anesthesia, diagnostic, or interventional neuraxial procedures.

Plasma-rich fibrin (PRF) is derived from autologous whole blood that contains and releases several different growth factors and cytokines to stimulate the healing of bone and soft tissue via degranulation, which has recently gained popularity in pain management.

Optic nerve sheath diameter (ONSD) is important because the optic nerve is surrounded by subarachnoidal cerebrospinal fluid and all three meningeal layers, and a change in the ONSD can indicate changes in intracranial pressure.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Age from 18 to 65 years.
• Both sexes.
• Patients suffering from severe post-dural puncture headache.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Uncooperative patients.
• Severe comorbid conditions.
• Pregnancy.
• Anticoagulant therapy.
• Known allergies to plasma rich fibrin components.
• Body mass index (BMI) ≥35 kg/m2.